1. Plural of fillo; thin sheets of pastry dough used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.
Usage: Also spelled phyllo or filo; Commonly used in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisines

Examples

• The bakery uses imported fillos to make authentic baklava.
• She carefully layered the fillos with butter and nuts for the dessert.
• Crispy fillos are essential for making spanakopita, a Greek spinach pie.
• The chef brushed each sheet of fillos with melted butter before baking.
• You can find packages of frozen fillos in most grocery stores.